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PE53 YYA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 177,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 176,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 164,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 164,354 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 153,167 miles

n/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2013 153,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 147,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 147,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 141,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 141,993 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 131,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 123,538 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mileage not shown

Fail 17 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mileage not shown

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,569 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,569 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,908 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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PE53 YYA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE53 YYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PE53 YYA registered?

PE53 YYA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is PE53 YYA safe to buy?

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